[adamanteus]

There is indeed an anti-coagulent faction in there.....but then again there is also in human saliva! There is also some neurotoxins which can cause localized 'numbing'....also present in human saliva. I think it is stretching things a little to call Garters 'venomous'. I know other members disagree with me on this. Every living creatures' saliva contains enzymes to aid swallowing, digestion etc. Should we class all animals as venomous?
To me, an effective venom needs a specialized venom delivery apparatus..ie fangs, sting etc.
Garter saliva is not inert, it contains enzymes...well yeah, that is true of all animals. Garters are not venomous, any more than you are.